Bone Grafts in Edmonton
Necessary, but not the part that should keep you up at night
A bone graft rebuilds jaw bone that’s been lost, most often ahead of a dental implant, or after an extraction to preserve bone for future treatment. It’s a supporting step, not a standalone worry, and it’s rarely the main event in anyone’s treatment plan.
If you’ve been told you need a bone graft, that usually means one thing: your jaw needs a bit more structure before the next step can move forward safely.
When is a bone graft necessary?
Bone density can decrease after a tooth is lost, sometimes to the point where there isn’t enough structure left to support an implant. This isn’t a sign that anything went wrong. It’s simply how bone responds when it’s no longer being used. A graft adds material to rebuild that foundation, giving an implant something solid to bond with.
We’ll show you exactly why a graft is being recommended in your case, on screen, in plain language, before you decide anything.
What should you expect during a bone graft procedure?
The graft itself is typically one appointment, followed by healing time before the next step, often an implant, can move forward. Healing time varies by case, and we’ll give you a realistic sense of what that looks like for you specifically, rather than a one-size timeline that doesn’t actually apply to your mouth.
A bone graft before an implant is common enough that we walk patients through it regularly, and we’ll always explain how the two connect before you commit to either one. Read more about dental implants in Edmonton here.
Frequently Asked Questions About Bone Grafts
Anyone preparing for a dental implant who needs additional bone structure, or anyone who’s had a recent extraction and wants to preserve bone for future treatment.
One appointment for the graft itself, followed by healing time before the next step in your plan.
Cost varies by case, and it’s often covered when paired with an implant. We’ll confirm your specific estimate before anything begins, no guessing, no surprises at checkout.
Ready to talk through your options with a bone graft dentist in Edmonton?
If a graft is part of your plan, it’s usually one step toward a bigger goal, most often an implant. We’re open seven days a week, with evening appointments Monday to Friday, so getting started doesn’t mean rearranging your whole week.